A spectre is haunting biomedical research: It appears that a substantial fraction of published research results cannot be reproduced, while spectacularly successful novel treatments developed in ...

Psychology research often happens in controlled settings, like laboratories. This allows researchers to isolate specific behaviors and thoughts for close examination. But how much do these findings ...

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Scientific research often brings to mind images of pristine laboratories, controlled experiments, and precise measurements. This controlled environment is essential for establishing cause and effect.

1 Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, CPO-Piemonte, Turin, Italy 2 Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark In the medical ...